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Estevao shines on Chelsea debut
Chelsea’s new winger Estevao scores on his debut against Leverkusen, boosting early season optimism.
Chelsea fans react strongly to Estevao's debut against Bayer Leverkusen.
Chelsea supporters back Estevao after debut
Chelsea hosted Bayer Leverkusen at Stamford Bridge in a first pre season friendly. Estevao, signed for 29 million pounds from Palmeiras in 2024 but only joining Chelsea this month after the Club World Cup, opened the scoring in the 18th minute of his debut.
With Enzo Maresca assessing options ahead of the Premier League opener against Crystal Palace next weekend, Chelsea also have Jamie Gittens impressing in a 51.5 million pound move from Borussia Dortmund and talk of Alejandro Garnacho joining. The Leverkusen game comes after Chelsea’s Club World Cup win over Paris Saint-Germain, and it leaves the squad with two pre season fixtures to sharpen fine details before the league. Estevao’s role is still to be decided as the club balances a busy transfer period with building team chemistry.
Social media reaction was swift, with Chelsea fans praising Estevao after a bright 18 minutes and debating how soon he can become a regular contributor. Chelsea will face AC Milan on Sunday as part of a short run ahead of the new season.
Key Takeaways
"Estevao just announced himself at Chelsea"
Reaction to his early goal in his debut against Leverkusen
"A debut that could rewrite how Chelsea appraises new signings"
Editorial take on early momentum from the transfer window
"Fans are mixing hype with caution as pre season ends"
Snapshot of fan sentiment around the debut
"The club faces a test to integrate new players quickly"
Statement on immediate squad integration challenges
Estevao’s early impact creates a clear test for Maresca: how quickly can a high profile summer recruit slot into a fluid front line without rushing integration? The club’s heavy spending has fans and investors watching closely, so a strong start could align expectations with reality; a stumble could invite scrutiny of the overall plan. Social media amplified the debut, illustrating how online sentiment now sets the tone for a season before the first whistle has blown. Chelsea’s strategy seems to mix youthful promise with proven targets, but the coming weeks will reveal if the balance is sustainable.
Highlights
- Estevao looks like a signing fans dreamed of
- A debut that makes Stamford Bridge sit up and notice
- Chelsea fans are already calling him a star
- The future arrives early at Chelsea
Budget and backlash risk around Chelsea signings
Chelsea’s aggressive spending on Estevao and other signings draws scrutiny from fans and investors. A slow start or injuries could trigger backlash and questions about long term strategy.
The season ahead will test Chelsea’s ambition against steady development.
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